Senior Advisor, Communications and Media

• Perth
• $114,440 - $128,568 per annum plus 15.4% employer superannuation contribution

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) is Australia's independent expert regulator for health and safety, structural integrity, well integrity and environmental management for all offshore energy operations and greenhouse gas storage activities in Commonwealth waters, and in coastal waters where regulatory powers and functions have been conferred.

NOPSEMA also administers the functions of the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR), for the offshore renewables industry. This includes the regulation of work health and safety, infrastructure integrity, and environmental management for offshore renewable energy infrastructure activities.

Working with NOPSEMA provides an opportunity to make a real difference to people working in Australia's offshore energy industry.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Adviser, Communications and Media to join the Communications and External Affairs Team in our Perth Office, working across both internal and external communications. No two days will be alike - one day you will be working on social media, the next you'll be preparing briefing notes for a Federal Minister and the next you'll be responding to journalists. If you are not easily fazed and you're a multi-skilled, multi-tasker with boundless enthusiasm, read on…

Role:

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Communications and External Affairs, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to build and maintain effective, professional relationships and drive key projects, offering creative solutions, project support and communication guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

As a skilled Senior Adviser, Communications and Media, you will engage and collaborate with key external stakeholders, in government, industry and media to enhance understanding, protect reputation and communicate change.

You will create and implement communication strategies and contribute to facilitating engagement, liaison, and negotiation in support of regulatory priorities, legislative reform, and operational needs.

In this role, you will coordinate and respond to media enquiries, undertake media monitoring, identifying emerging issues and produce internal media reports.

You will also coordinate publication of ministerial quarterly reports, ministerial briefings, and parliamentary correspondence such as Questions on Notice.

The successful applicant, in collaboration with the Communications Team, will assist with preparing internal and external communications materials including, brochures, presentations, newsletter articles, regulatory and corporate publications.

We would like to hear from you if:

You have demonstrated ability and experience to provide advice and support to progress communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

You can work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate flexibility in managing competing priorities in a vibrant environment.

You have demonstrated experience in writing and producing media and parliamentary documents.

You have excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

You own a tertiary qualification in communication, government, journalism, public administration or related disciplines.

Desirably, you have experience or knowledge of the offshore energy sector and/or resources sector and/or government processes.

Why work for NOPSEMA?

As a highly skilled, agile, and competent regulator, our people are our number one asset. NOPSEMA offers highly competitive remuneration packages, five weeks annual leave, 18 personal leave days per annum, 18 weeks paid parental leave, 15.4% superannuation contribution and flexible working arrangements.

Guided by our values of professionalism, ethics, independence and leadership the decisions we make and the actions we take affect individuals, businesses, communities and the environment. Our people can make a difference. Grow your career in the offshore energy sector. Be a part of Australia's future and apply today.

NOPSEMA is committed to a fair, flexible, safe and rewarding workplace which allows for diversity amongst all its employees. Applicants who are First Nations people, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

If you are an experienced communications and media professional, apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity.

Please note that the closing date for this position is 2 July 2025.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date. Any applications received beyond the closing date will not be considered.

Please note this recruitment process will be valid for a period of 18 months and may be used to fill ongoing and non-ongoing positions within the Australian Public Service at this level or similar that arise over the 18-month period.

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